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  1. dadcmd

    Turkey Prep.

        I read somewhere that after soaking a turkey in your brine solution for 2-3 days, you should let it sit in the refrigerator for a day or two. This will dry out the skin and allow the brine to tenderize the meat. Any truth to this? If this is true I need to start getting my bird in the brine...
  2. dadcmd

    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    Quick update:  I was able to order the Masterbuilt Cajun Injector Electric fryer from academy.....The one ECTO1 recommended. It was $68 with shipping and it arrived yesterday. Looks like a great piece of equipment. I cant wait to give it a try this weekend. Dave
  3. dadcmd

    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    I just looked at the electric one posted. Looks real nice. Just a heads up Walmart has is for $99.......http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=15042665&sourceid=1500000000000003260350&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=15042665   We don't have academy up here and they are not available on...
  4. dadcmd

    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    Freebies from Waldbaums. Every Thanksgiving they give up to 21 lbs turkey to customers.  The strange thing is, the average weight is between 19 & 21 lbs. I would much rather a smaller bird, but when its free.....who's going to complain.  This year they are not giving away turkeys so I bought 2 ...
  5. dadcmd

    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    What you are saying is tip #1. But when you put a room temp turkey into 350 deg. oil it bubbles up (moisture in the turkey I guess). This is the reason you need to go very slow when submerging the turkey in the fryer. I like the idea of a pole and 2 people to lower the turkey in. A 20 lbs...
  6. dadcmd

    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    I've been frying turkeys for the past 6 Thanksgivings. I think the brand I use is " Bayou Classic" .  Its a propane fryer and she's been good to me over the years. Good quality product. I use it all year round for seafood boils, corn pot, fish fries..... I'm pretty sure I bought her at Home...
  7. dadcmd

    Pork Butt

    What is the major difference when you inject? Is the meat more juicy, tender or is it more about the flavor you are introducing to it? Dave
  8. dadcmd

    Pork Butt

    Good morning My wife brought home a 8 lb. shoulder for me last night. So I trimmed it and rubbed it down with my standard rub (Don's famous rub) and put it in the frig.. Then I started looking around and found alot of info. on injecting. Was thinking about maple syurp, rum, brown sugar...
  9. dadcmd

    Hello from Long Island

    Thanks for the great welcome Smokin Joe the turtle has been in the family for about 9 years and I'm not sure how good red eared sliders taste. Dave
  10. dadcmd

    Hello from Long Island

    Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been on the site for a little while, but have not had a chance to register. I'm from Long Island, N.Y., married, 3 kids, 2 dogs, a turtle and I use a MES (got it for Christmas). I'm hooked on the smoker. All week long all I do is think about what I'm cooking...
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